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Iowa State University Location Ames, IA, USA Apply By December 1, 2023 for full consideration Description As part of a campus-wide strategic faculty hiring initiative in the emerging research area of climate science and sustainability, the Department of Genetics, Development and Cell Biology at Iowa State University seeks to hire an assistant professor in Plant Systems Biology. The applicant is expected to use modern genetic and genomics approaches such as genome editing, single-cell RNA-seq, multi-omics, computational modeling, network analysis and/or predictive phenomics. Research topics may include but are not limited to understanding how plants respond to abiotic stresses such as drought, heat, cold, and/or biotic stresses such as bacterial, fungal and insect challenges, plant signaling networks, and a long-term goal of developing resilient crops. The incumbent has the opportunity to address fundamental plant biology questions related to agricultural sustainability and to collaborate with scientists across the ISU campus including in the Crop Bioengineering Center and the Plant Sciences Institute. Required Qualifications
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Candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, a statement of research plans (3 pages max), a teaching and mentoring statement (1 page max) and the names and contact information for three referees. Institution
University of Manitoba Location Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Apply By September 20, 2023 for full consideration Start Date January 2024 (negotiable) Description A post-doctoral fellow position is available to study interactions between plant roots and microbial inoculants using phenotypic screening, single cell, and spatial RNA-sequencing technologies starting January 2024 or as soon as thereafter as possible. The successful candidate will work with the Plant Systems Biology Group, in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Manitoba, Canada. The successful candidate will join a large multi-year, multi-institutional project, including academic and industry partners, which aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from agricultural systems by leveraging microbial inoculants to promote crop nutrient uptake. Responsibilities The successful candidate will be a project lead on plant computational biology and will work closely with other postdoctoral and postgraduate researchers working on related parts of the overall project. This opportunity will allow the candidate to explore and develop their own ideas within the context of the project and the research expertise of our group. The lab is a diverse and collaborative workplace that is committed to building an environment of integrity and respect where science and scientists can flourish. The successful candidate will:
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University of Alberta Location Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Close Date July 31, 2023 Start Date January 1, 2024 Description The Uhrig lab is focused on understanding how plant cells are regulated throughout the day at the protein-level using advanced quantitative proteomics, biochemistry and diverse functional genomic techniques. At the protein-level, protein post-translational modifications (PTMs) such as protein phosphorylation, play a critical role in the regulation of cellular processes. The PhD research of the applicant will focus on utilizing quantitative proteomics and functional genomics to define novel intersections between cell signaling events and the underlying cellular processes governing plant growth and development. To undertake this work, the student will utilize the model plant Arabidopsis thaliana, but will be part of a research program utilizing a diversity of plant systems directly and through extensive collaboration. Qualifications
Eligibility, Admissions and Finances For all admission requirements and funding details on graduate studies in the Department of Biological Sciences, please refer to the Department of Biological Sciences website. Admission is subject to academic and English language requirements set by the Department. Interested students are highly encouraged to apply for eligible internal and external graduate student scholarships and will receive active support from the Uhrig lab in these funding applications. Additional funding and financial aid opportunities for international students can be found here. Institution
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Location Lincoln, Nebraska, USA Open Date May 23, 2023 For full consideration apply by: June 26, 2023 Description The University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Department of Agronomy and Horticulture, Center for Plant Science Innovation invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Research Associate position in plant single-cell computational biology in the Libault Lab. This 12-month (calendar year), full-time special appointment will focus on expertise in bioinformatics, computational biology, machine learning, and plant genomics. The apportionment is 100% research. The Libault lab seeks to explore and understand the network of plant genes, and their regulation in response to environmental stress at the single-cell level. These discoveries will lead to the development of new strategies to improve crop characteristics and performance. Therefore, using single-cell-omics datasets, the postdoctoral associate will work on genomics, epigenetics, and/or bioinformatics/computational biology to characterize and functionally validate plant cell-type-specific transcriptional programs, their regulation in response to environmental stresses, and their differential regulation between plant species. Qualifications A Ph.D. in plant computational biology/genomics, bioinformatics, machine learning, or a related field is required at the time of hiring. Prior knowledge and demonstrated expertise in next-generation sequencing data analysis, computational systems biology, and/or data integration, excellent oral and written communication skills, and the ability to work in a team are also required. Preference will be given to candidates with a solid knowledge of plant genomics, evolution, gene expression/regulation, and biological networks. Institution
University of Wisconsin-Madison Location Madison, WI, USA Close Date Until filled Description A postdoctoral position is available immediately at University of Wisconsin-Madison. A highly motivated individual is sought to analyze molecular and cellular changes associated with desiccation tolerance in plants and other organisms. These studies will integrate advanced light and electron tomography imaging with molecular genetics and biochemistry, in the laboratory of Dr. Marisa Otegui. The postdoctoral fellow will be a member of the Water and Life Interface Institute (WALII). WALII studies how life interacts with water, from the molecular to the organismal level, across plants, fungi, and animals. WALII is a virtual institute, with scientists located at nine research facilities across the United States. Working together, WALII team members aim to uncover the rules by which organisms interact with water, exploring four integrated themes: 1) the physical and molecular determinants that allow organisms to survive in the solid state; 2) rehydration responses in desiccation-tolerant and -sensitive systems; 3) the molecular grammar of desiccation tolerance conferred by intrinsically disordered proteins; and 4) the short- and long-term evolutionary history of desiccation tolerance. WALII team members have diverse expertise, ranging from biophysics to plant biology, and experience with several desiccation-tolerant and -sensitive systems. Qualifications
Experience with transmission electron microscopy and cryo-electron microscopy. Institution
University of California, Berkeley Location Berkley, CA, USA Salary $65,000 / year Open Date November 2022 Close Date Until filled Description The Exposito-Alonso Laboratory seeks to recruit a highly motivated and skilled researcher with training in molecular biology, plant genetics, or bioengineering. We aim to understand the impacts of climate change on plant species, from a molecular evolution angle. The project will leverage ecological genomics modeling to identify genes involved in dehydration tolerance and water use efficiency in Arabidopsis, and will use CRISPR-based genetic engineering, developmental genetics, and microscopy techniques to understand the molecular mechanism of such adaptive genes. The postdoctoral fellow will be a member of the Water and Life Interface Institute (WALII). WALII studies how life interacts with water, from the molecular to the organismal level, across plants, fungi, and animals. WALII is a virtual institute, with scientists located at nine research facilities across the United States. Working together, WALII team members aim to uncover the rules by which organisms interact with water, exploring four integrated themes: 1) the physical and molecular determinants that allow organisms to survive in the solid state; 2) rehydration responses in desiccation-tolerant and -sensitive systems; 3) the molecular grammar of desiccation tolerance conferred by intrinsically disordered proteins; and 4) the short- and long-term evolutionary history of desiccation tolerance. WALII team members have diverse expertise, ranging from biophysics to plant biology, and experience with several desiccation-tolerant and -sensitive systems. Responsibilities
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Earlham Institute Location Norwich, UK Salary £33,050 - £40,750 Open Date November 21, 2022 Close Date January 12, 2023 Description Dr Patron’s lab works on plant gene regulatory networks and metabolism, applying engineering approaches to understand biological complexity and advance plant biotechnology. In recent work, we have characterised a transcriptional regulatory network involved in modulating the architecture of root systems in response to changes in nutrient availability. This project will investigate how this network functions across cell types and examine how cell-type-specific responses to changes in the environment mediate developmental plasticity. This knowledge will be used to inform and enable cell-type specific engineering with the aim of predictably modulating plant responses to nutrients. The post holder will be responsible for the production and analysis of single-cell sequencing datasets and the construction and characterisation of engineered plants. They will also contribute to the development of single-cell sequencing methods and assist in the training and development of PhD students. Qualifications
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Cornell University Location Ithaca, NY, USA Description The Center for Research on Programmable Plant Systems (CROPPS) is an NSF Science and Technology Center that is administered under the Office of the Vice Provost for Research and Innovation. CROPPS has a mission to develop new technologies that can be used to create a two-way communication system with plants and their associated organisms for the benefit of scientific research, industry and agriculture. Alongside research, CROPPS pursues related and complementary initiatives in education, public communication, and diversity, equity and inclusion. CROPPS aims to create an inclusive environment for productive collaboration across disciplines, titles (faculty, students, and staff), and personal identities. CROPPS seeks a DEI Specialist who will report to both the CROPPS Managing Director and the Associate Director for Diversity & Inclusion, working closely with the rest of the CROPPS leadership. The CROPPS DEI Specialist will partner with the Associate Director to plan, coordinate, execute, and document initiatives for growing diversity in the graduate student, undergraduate student, postdoctoral and faculty populations participating in CROPPS. The CROPPS Diversity Specialist will manage and track day-to-day outreach, recruitment, and retention efforts. They will communicate with CROPPS partner institutions’ offices of student disability, diversity and inclusion, and counseling services (or equivalent) to ensure that all necessary accommodations are made to provide equal opportunities and resources to CROPPS students. They will coordinate visits, events, and activities that support the development of long-term relationships with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and other Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs). They will serve as a resource linking CROPPS participants with groups and programs that support informal and formal professional mentorship training for undergraduate students, graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and faculty. Finally, they will compile materials and write content for the NSF annual report and for evaluation by advisory groups. Qualifications Individuals considering this position should have a bachelor’s degree and 3 to 5 years relevant experience or equivalent combination. Individual must be a strong communicator; someone who can perform independently; and they must be a skilled team collaborator. It is required the individual be able to communicate with and serve a diverse population of individuals spread across multiple states. The individual must be adaptable, flexible, and service-oriented, work well under pressure, and maintain an attention to detail at all times. They must possess the capacity to maintain confidentiality of staff and student sensitive data. Some background and prior experience in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion issues. Institution
Oregon State University Location Corvallis, OR, USA Description A postdoctoral scholar position is open in the laboratory of Dr. Samuel Leiboff for the genetic investigation of maize vein development. Veins transport solutes/water between organs and are therefore essential for addressing society’s need for improved agricultural and bioenergy performance during future environmental challenges. Recent genetic evidence in maize shows unanticipated physiological and genetic diversity amongst veins as demonstrated by the existence of specialized vein mutants. Many of these mutants are unmapped and their mechanism of action is unknown. Although each vein’s anatomical development is stereotyped, vein initiation events are dynamic over the life of each plant and vary in position and developmental behavior within domains of the same organ. We seek a developmental biologist to join our team and shape the mechanistic investigation of the previously secret genetic language that defines maize veins. We are currently engaged in single cell genomic and quantitative genetic investigations exploring the production of specialized veins at a genome-wide scale. The applicant will be responsible for the evaluation of candidate cell-specific markers and vein patterning alleles that are discovered by single cell RNA sequencing and GWAS. No prior informatics, machine learning, or quantitative genetics training is required, but would be available, should the applicant desire interdisciplinary training. Qualifications The applicant is required to have a recent Ph.D. in the biological sciences related to plant developmental biology, molecular biology, genetics, or genomics. Required skills include basic molecular biology, plant histology, microscopy, and genetic analysis. Institution
Donald Danforth Plant Science Center Location Saint Louis, MO, USA Description The Baxter Lab and Mockler Lab at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center are recruiting multiple enthusiastic postdoctoral associates to work on a DOE-funded project studying the response to abiotic stresses in Sorghum and Setaria. Candidates will work at the nexus of phenotyping, quantitative genetics, comparative genetics, and genomics. Large datasets from field and controlled environment phenotyping, genome sequencing, and transcriptomics are available, and more will be produced during the project. Qualifications
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“The Plant Cell Atlas operates predominantly out of Michigan State University. We acknowledge that Michigan State University occupies the ancestral, traditional, and contemporary Lands of the Anishinaabeg – the Three Fires Confederacy of Ojibwe, Odawa, and Potawatomi peoples. We affirm Indigenous sovereignty and hold Michigan State University accountable to the needs of American Indian and Indigenous peoples.”
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